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October 24, 2008

25-Day Stay of Execution: Troy Davis

After the Supreme Court refused to hear the Troy Davis appeal for a new trial, Georgia scheduled a new date for his execution - Monday, October 27. However, this morning the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals issued a 25-day stay of execution.

Many Sojourners and villagers have been following this story, writing letters, and signing petitions urging that Troy's execution be stayed. We will continue to use our blog to keep you informed.

Yes. Great news. I just posted on it as well. I never thought this group of racist Georgia judges would have provided him a stay of execution, however temporary. I think the publicity brought about by world leaders like the Pope, Jimmy Carter, Desmond Tutu and groups like Amnesty International has had a strong affect on them.

MacDaddy - You may be right about the worldwide glare on this case. Georgia courts did right by Genarlow Wilson ... so perhaps they will do right by Troy Davis this time. He has another 25 days for now...